The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, who helmed Dr. John’s recent triumph "Locked Down", apparently took a crack at producing the Growlers’ most recent album "Hung At Heart" at his new Nashville studio – however, reports say, the band scrapped Auerbach’s work and started again from scratch at their Southern California lab. The self-described “beach goths” boast a moody but loud, acid-damaged sound that would seem simpatico with Mr. Auerbach, after hearing his work with the good doctor; still, though, the finished album (out January 22) is a fine platter of weirdness, full of dark, trippy garage-surf that’d be a perfect soundtrack to your zombie beach party.

The Growlers play One Eyed Jacks (615 Toulouse St.) Saturday, January 12. The Vacant Lots open. Show at 10 p.m. Tickets $10.